AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Apu Takes A Bullet' meme features a scene from the TV show 'The Simpsons,' where the character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon is depicted jumping in front of a bullet to shield another character. In the image, Apu is seen in mid-air, facing the viewer, with an exaggerated expression of bravery or self-sacrifice, as a bullet is directed towards him.

OriginWho did it first?

This meme originates from an episode titled 'Homer and Apu,' which is the 13th episode of the fifth season of 'The Simpsons.' The particular scene involves a guest appearance by James Woods, who is portrayed as being robbed at the Kwik-E-Mart, a convenience store where Apu works. During the robbery, in a dramatic moment, Apu is shown jumping in front of a bullet aimed at James Woods. The scene was first uploaded to YouTube by McClarver Productions on October 4th, 2015, available to view here. The image did not become popular as a meme until July 11th, 2018, when it was posted on Imgur by the user EdgyCreativeName. The meme humorously captures Apu's exaggerated heroism, typically used in various object labeling scenarios that depict him 'taking the bullet' for various trivial or humorous situations.^[1]

Origin: 2018